Comparison

LingoForge vs My Circles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LingoForge

Features
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LingoForge: Beyond Phrases. Learning a language is more than memorizing words. LingoForge helps you build practical language skills for everyday life, work, study, travel, relocation, and real conversations — through structured lessons, speaking practice, and scenario-based learning. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Survival Path Build essential communication skills for everyday situations — greetings, numbers, directions, shopping, transport, workplace communication, healthcare, services, and more — organized into a structured learning journey. Alphabet & Numbers Strengthen your foundation with reading, pronunciation, numbers, useful patterns, and essential language building blocks. Pro Lessons Move beyond essential phrases into richer vocabulary, sentence patterns, grammar, and more advanced communication skills. Scenario Mode — Practice Real Conversations Put what you learn into practice with interactive conversations based on real situations. Practice speaking, respond naturally, receive pronunciation feedback, and become more comfortable using the language in conversation. LEARN WITH CLEAR EXPLANATIONS Learn with explanations designed to make unfamiliar words, expressions, and sentence patterns easier to understand. Supported learning languages and options may vary by course. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES, ONE APP Explore Romanian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Polish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and more — all within LingoForge. WHY LINGOFORGE • Practical language for situations you may actually encounter • Structured learning paths instead of random vocabulary • Speaking and pronunciation practice • Interactive scenario-based conversations • Short lessons you can complete at your own pace • Learning paths for different goals and skill levels START LEARNING Begin with introductory lessons and explore the learning paths available for your chosen language. Additional lessons, packs, and Scenario Mode features can be unlocked through available purchases or subscriptions. Whether you're learning for everyday life, work, study, travel, relocation, or simply because you want to speak another language, LingoForge helps you move beyond memorized phrases and build practical communication skills. Start with the basics. Build your understanding. Speak with confidence. LingoForge — Beyond Phrases. SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL INFORMATION • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. • You can manage or cancel your subscriptions at any time within your App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://lingoforge.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lingoforge.app/privacy-policy Support: support@lingoforge.app

About

My Circles

Learn everyday conversations in ten languages with adjustable pacing and optional subtitles. Build your own language rotation, focusing on beginner vocabulary and pronunciation. All learning content requires an annual subscription.

Highlights
  • Customizable language rotation
  • Beginner vocabulary focus
  • Adjustable listening speed
  • Optional subtitles with translations
  • Repeat and practice conversations
  • Offline content and translations
Features
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One conversation. Multiple languages. Instant comparison. My Circles: Learn Languages brings everyday conversations to life in ten study languages. Switch languages at the same conversational turn, hear how the same idea is expressed, and continue without losing your place. TRY A CONVERSATION FREE Topic 1, Circle 1 is free in all ten study languages, including conversation, vocabulary, practice and subtitles. No purchase is required and no subscription starts automatically. Annual subscription access unlocks the remaining circles and topics. BUILD YOUR LANGUAGE ROTATION Study English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Greek, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Modern Standard Arabic and Hindi. Choose one language or several. Language controls remain available while scrolling. Tap a language or Rotate to hear the corresponding turn immediately. LISTEN ONCE OR KEEP LISTENING Choose Play once or Repeat until stopped in Touch or Hands-free mode. Listen at Normal, Slow or Very slow speed. Pause, resume and stop whenever you choose. Optional repetition pauses give you time to practise aloud or silently. ENGLISH OR SPANISH SUPPORT Choose English or Spanish for instructions, navigation and vocabulary meanings, independently of your study languages. Follow complete spoken turns in the Subtitles section with aligned reference translations. YOUR FIRST SESSION AND PERSONAL REVIEW A three-step guide helps you listen with subtitles, repeat with pauses and explore words. Save useful words and conversation phrases with the star, then review their meanings and audio. Saved items stay on your device. Reopening restores your last lesson location with playback stopped. VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT Search words and meanings. Explore key expressions and additional beginner words, including common small words and English contractions. Hear words individually and in sentences. Vocabulary is available whenever you choose; five listening-and-practice sessions are recommended, never required. Session counts track activity, not proficiency. TOUCH OR HANDS-FREE Automatic playback does not require a microphone. Optional English voice commands require microphone and speech-recognition permission. On-device recognition is the default where available; optional Apple online recognition requires internet and separate consent. Keep the app open during playback. 30 TOPICS, THREE CIRCLES EACH Topics 1–26 introduce daily-life language. Topics 27–30 revisit earlier material, with optional complements. Optional reading guides support Greek, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and Hindi. Audio uses device voices. Reading guides are pronunciation aids; Arabic short vowels are estimated. Content and pronunciation review is ongoing. No account is required. Lessons and translations are bundled locally. Preferences, saved items and practice counts stay on your device. Voice availability depends on your device and installed voices. No learning outcome is promised. SUBSCRIPTION Annual subscription access unlocks all remaining circles and topics beyond the free sample. Localized pricing and purchase terms appear before confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled through your Apple Account settings. Apple displays any applicable promotional offer terms. Restore Purchases is available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LingoForge4 screens
My Circles3 screens

Verdict

The call

LingoForge and My Circles are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LingoForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and My Circles sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $30.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LingoForge ships an update every 11 days, My Circles every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LingoForge versus My Circles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoForgeMy Circles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPasan LankathilakaPavel Valdes

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LingoForge

Subscriptions1
  • Scenario Role Play$12.991 Month
One-time2
  • Survival Bundle$24.99
  • survival+pro bundle$49.99
1 purchases

My Circles

Subscriptions1
  • From Day One Annual Access$30.001 Year

Questions

Is LingoForge free?
LingoForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Circles free?
My Circles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LingoForge or My Circles have ads?
Neither LingoForge nor My Circles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingoForge or My Circles?
LingoForge ships an update every 11 days, and My Circles every 6 days. Most recently, LingoForge was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Circles on October 31, 2026.

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